Movies and TvShows featuring "political-extremism" theme.

On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a definitive feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. With dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus revealing accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians, The French Revolution vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence, discontent, and fundamental change. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands in this essential program from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®. Narrated by Edward Herrmann (The Aviator, Gilmore Girls), The French Revolution explores the legacy that--now more than ever--stands as both a warning and a guidepost to a new millennium

Four Hours at the Capitol is a gripping documentary that explores the chaotic and unprecedented events of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot in Washington, D.C. It provides an in-depth look at the anger, violence, and political extremism that erupted on that fateful day, as well as the impact it had on American politics and democracy. Through smartphone footage and interviews with those who were present, the documentary paints a vivid picture of the events and sheds light on the underlying factors that led to the storming of the Capitol.

This Is Our Land follows the story of a nurse in a rural area of the north of France who becomes involved in a local election campaign led by a far-right political party. As she navigates the dark pasts and manipulative tactics of the party, she must also confront her own beliefs and values.

A ground-breaking documentary series with exclusive access to President Donald J. Trump and the First Family as he launches his 2020 re-election campaign, disputes the results of the Presidential election and shakes the foundations of American democracy.

A bipartisan group of U.S. defense, intelligence, and elected policymakers spanning five presidential administrations participate in an unscripted role-play exercise in which they confront a political coup backed by rogue members of the U.S. military, in the wake of a contested presidential election.

Based on the story of the Mitford sisters, six sisters who refused to play by the rules and whose often-scandalous lives made headlines around the world. Set in the 1930s, it is a tale of betrayal, scandal, heartache and even imprisonment.

This Place Rules (2022) is a documentary film that explores the events and characters surrounding the January 6th, 2021 insurrection of the U.S. Capital Building. It follows Andrew Callaghan, an acclaimed journalist known for his unfiltered reporting and deadpan humor, as he embarks on a wild RV journey through America to understand the undercurrents that led to the attack.

A documentary investigates widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, claiming Trump won swing states through coordinated deception. It presents evidence of cellphone users making multiple trips to drop boxes to deposit mail-in ballots in key swing states.

Summer of ‘72 – a small group of fanatical Croatian nationalists, trained and equipped by extreme emigrant organizations, infiltrated the territory of former Yugoslavia with intent to organize an uprising against Tito’s regime. Loosely based on true events, it depicts the manhunt that followed.

Defamation (2009) is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the topic of anti-semitism and its impact on Jewish-Americans. Through interviews and street investigations, the film examines incidents of discrimination and bias, as well as the historical context of Jewish persecution. Director Yoav Shamir takes the viewers on a journey to explore the complexity of this issue and the role of media in shaping public opinion. The documentary also touches upon the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of political extremism on the perception of Jews.

Tatin is a young man of fifteen years old who joins a violent group of extreme right-wing ideology, led by Blanca, a mature woman of influential personality.

This documentary by Citizens United Productions reveals Mark Zuckerberg's role in funding drop-box ballot operations during the 2020 Election. It exposes how the funds were used in key swing states to facilitate ballot harvesting and sway the election in favor of Joe Biden. The film argues that no private person should have the authority to interfere in the democratic process.

Tracing the origins of anti-government extremism by examining a deadly series of historical events that galvanized far right radicals to take violent action.

Rage. Anger. Shock. Fear. As the nation watched in disbelief, throngs of rioters descended on the capitol, and the people on the ground, mired in chaos, suddenly found their lives in jeopardy. From Nancy Pelosi, to Liz Cheney, to Steven Sund, D.C. Police Chief, more than 50 senators, representatives, staffers and police officers share their firsthand experience, in a minute-by-minute account of the infamous January 6th insurrection.

Capitol Punishment (2021) is a gripping documentary that delves into the events of the notorious 2021 US Capitol insurrection. It provides an in-depth analysis of the motivations behind the attack, the individuals involved, and the implications for American democracy. Through interviews, footage, and expert insights, the film offers a comprehensive understanding of this dark chapter in recent history.

The detailed timeline of events surrounding the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol and violence in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021.

Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol is a gripping documentary that explores the unprecedented events of January 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump supporters breached the Capitol building, leading to chaos, violence, and an attempted coup. With a focus on the political motivations and extremist ideologies behind the attack, the film delves into the fallout and the implications for American democracy.

January 6, 2021 marks a turning point in U.S. history. The storming of the U.S. Capitol brings the United States to the brink of a political abyss. An angry, armed mob invades the Congress building to prevent Joe Biden from being officially confirmed as the winner of the 59th U.S. election and thus becoming the 46th President of the USA. The lie about Donald Trump's stolen election victory explodes into violence, five people die in the heart of U.S. democracy. The attackers' actions are documented almost completely, as is the helplessness of the security forces. Since then, most of the perpetrators have been identified and charged. But the rift in society continues. Many Republican congressmen remain with Trump, a renewed candidacy for the presidential election in 2024 is still possible. The attack on the U.S. Capitol leaves a shock with all convinced democrats. How could it possibly come this far? This documentary tries to reconstruct and analyze from very different perspectives.

A film about the January 6 assault on the US Capitol, considered the worst attack on democracy since the Civil War.

Jan 6th, a violent attack against the US occurred at the Capitol. Five people died and 140+ injured. Before the dust had settled and with strict city-wide curfews still enforced in D.C, a visionary artist took to the streets.